The Tang Dynasty started from saving Empress Changsun

Chapter 271 Li Shimin wants to be Yang Guang?
Many people were summoned, including Yuwen Shiji, Xiao Yu, Yang Gongren, Gao Jifu, Changsun Wuji, Yang Shidao, Chu Liang, etc. Even Gao Shilian, who had made mistakes before, was present.

There are also Cheng Yaojin, Yu Chigong, Qin Qiong, Zhang Shigui, Zhang Liang, Chai Shao, Li Ji, Fang Xuanling, Duan Zhixuan and so on.

As well as Li Daozong, Li Shenfu, Li Xiaogong, etc., there are more than [-] people in total.

But if you look carefully, you will find that these people are either the core figures of the Guanlong dignitaries, or Li Tang's clan, or follow Li Shimin's confidantes.

It can be said that most of the basis of Li Shimin's rule lies here.

Although there were so many people, the hall was very quiet.

It is obviously a big deal for the emperor to call so many confidants here, but what kind of big deal is it that needs to call so many people together?
They are all old foxes. Without any clues, keeping silent is the best way, so no one took the initiative to speak.

Li Shimin seemed to be tempering them, or to highlight his emperor's authority, he made everyone wait for half an hour before coming.

And he is still wearing a dragon robe.

You must know that the dragon robe is too formal. It is only worn during the annual court meeting and the worship of heaven and ancestors. Usually, the emperor wears ordinary clothes when he goes to court.

So when they saw Li Shimin coming out wearing a dragon robe, everyone was terrified, knowing that the matter was not trivial.

Usually, when summoning these confidants, Li Shimin would start by saying a few polite words, such as everyone's hard work, to show his respect and virtuous corporal.

But today he didn't say anything, just sat down like this, his tiger eyes swept over everyone.All the people swept by his gaze couldn't help but bow their heads.

Seeing that everyone showed surrender, Li Shimin withdrew his gaze in satisfaction, and said, "It is thanks to all of you that the Tang Dynasty can have today."

Everyone said in unison: "Your Majesty is wise, and I dare not take credit for it."

Li Shimin said: "I know this matter well, you don't need to be humble. I called you here today to discuss some things, but before we talk about the serious things, I will show you one thing."

After speaking, he signaled to Ren Feng.

Ren Feng immediately ordered the waiter to bring in a screen covered by a red cloth, put the screen away and all the waiters withdrew, leaving only these core members in the room.

What is this?Everyone is very curious.

Li Shimin didn't give a shit, got up and came to the screen, and tore off the red cloth to reveal what was covered.

What kind of screen is this? It is a huge map.

If Chen Jingke was here, he would definitely recognize that this is the cut version of the world map - America and Australia have been deleted, and everything else is there.

But for everyone here, one can imagine how shocking this map is.

"Wow!" Yuwen Shiji got up in a gaffe, and said, "Sage, this is... this is..."

Li Shimin was very satisfied with the effect, and said in an understatement tone: "This is the whole picture of the universe, the real appearance of the world."

"Om." Everyone couldn't bear it any longer and shouted out one after another.

Some asked about the origin of the map, some confirmed its authenticity, and some asked about the information marked on it...

Li Shimin wanted this effect, so he didn't stop him, just watching them make a fuss.

After a long while, Fang Xuanling said loudly: "Everyone, please don't lose your etiquette in front of you."

After shouting three times, everyone quieted down. Everyone looked at Li Shimin, waiting for his answer.

Only then did Li Shimin say: "This picture was drawn at a huge cost by the imperial court. The outline is [-]% accurate, and there are only differences in local details."

Seeing that someone wanted to ask a question, he raised his hand to stop him, saying: "Don't ask too many questions, you just need to know that this picture is true."

Then he introduced the various forces and the past history of these lands to everyone.

Fusang, Ezo, Goguryeo, Samhan, Southern Islands, Tianzhu, Rome, Parthia, Byzantium, Sasanian, Arabia, etc.

He also introduced the several origin civilizations that have been destroyed, and emphasized: "The five origin civilizations are now only my Huaxia family, and the rest are destroyed."

"The words and history they created have been destroyed, and their emperors, generals and heroes, no matter how heroic they were back then, have been forgotten and no one will remember them."

Everyone's expressions and moods at this time were even more shocked than when Li Shimin first heard the news.

Li Shimin finally asked them a question, saying: "If China is destroyed by foreigners, do you think those invaders will erase the traces of our existence?"

Everyone looked at each other, not knowing how to answer.But just thinking about this possibility made them feel flustered.

Xiao Yu stood up and said, "Your Majesty, it's not that the old minister doesn't believe what you said, it's because the news is too shocking. So I dare to ask Your Majesty to tell you where you got the information from."

Li Shimin had no intention of playing Tai Chi with them at all, and said coldly: "The channel for getting this news is my trump card, whoever inquires will die."

Xiao Yu's face froze, and he subconsciously wanted to refute, but when he saw the undisguised murderous intent in Li Shimin's eyes, he immediately retracted his retort with a chill in his heart.

"Yes, I'm taking the liberty, please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Li Shimin said lightly: "Just this one time is not an example, sit down."

After he sat down, Li Shimin said to the crowd again: "The reason I called you here today is not to make you question me..."

"You don't need to know where these news come from, you just need to know that they are all true."

Everyone couldn't adapt to his strength for a while.

As I said before, during the Sui and Tang dynasties, the gentry and dignitaries were powerful, and the emperor was more like a representative of Guanlong, but he couldn't do whatever he wanted.

Yang Guang has personally demonstrated the consequences of doing whatever he wants.

Li Shimin is undoubtedly a very strong monarch, but he knew how to balance all aspects of strength before, and he was often soft on the outside and strong on the inside when dealing with his courtiers.

It is very rare to be as ruthless and strong as today.

Everyone felt uncomfortable and worried. Could this be the second Yang Guang?
Li Shimin ignored them, and continued: "God will not take it, but we will accept it. Now that we know these lands, we must find a way to conquer them."

"Not only these unowned lands, but also those forces in the West. There will eventually be a battle between us and them. The winner becomes the real master of the world, and the loser loses everything."

Everyone was even more worried, so aggressive, they really wanted to be Yang Guang's second.

Speaking of this, Li Shimin changed the subject and said: "But such a huge land is beyond the reach of the imperial court and cannot implement effective governance, so..."

He picked up the pen and drew circles on large areas of land such as Fusang, Luzon, Indonesia, Java, Tianzhu, and Africa. After finishing the painting, he threw the pen on the table and said:

"These lands will be used as fiefdoms, and will be entrusted to Datang's meritorious service to establish a feudal state."

"The same real feudal state as in the pre-Qin period."

(End of this chapter)